Long Island Chess Club

The Chess Angle

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The Chess Angle is the official podcast of the renowned Long Island Chess Club in NY. We discuss chess, tournament play, and improvement at the amateur and club level. Featured guests include titled players and dedicated amateurs. New episodes drop on Sundays. Web: www.thechessangle.com. Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/TheChessAngle. Email: info@thechessangle.com. Thank you for listening and we hope you win your next game!

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Ep. 7: Draw Offers, Slumps, & Ego 08.08.2021 24:07

A discussion of the psychological aspect of the game. Referenced: The Survival Guide to Competitive Chess (Amazon) If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps...

Ep. 6: Why "The Amateur's Mind" is the Best Chess Book... 25.07.2021 13:26

This episode is a review of the book The Amateur's Mind (Amazon) by IM Jeremy Silman. Below is a direct link to the book. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com . If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a...

Ep. 5: Local Chess Clubs vs. Major Tournaments 11.07.2021 16:02

Here, we weigh the pros and cons of playing at local chess clubs versus major tournaments. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com

Ep. 4: The Flaws of the Swiss System Pairing Method 27.06.2021 11:51

A criticism of the standard Swiss System in favor of the random pairings variation. If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Facebook E-mail: info@thechessangle.com

Ep. 3: Thoughts on Internet Chess & the Pandemic 13.06.2021 15:29

The pandemic has created a chess boom which is discussed in this episode. For the best online chess experience, we recommend chess.com (affiliate link). 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee ♟The chess.com links above are affi...

Ep. 2: Catching a Chess Cheater 30.05.2021 14:41

This episode details a cheating incident at the Long Island Chess Club... If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . 🎯 Support the Show: Patreon Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at info@thechessangle.com . 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Patreon Buy Me a Coffee

Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Club Player 16.05.2021 29:06

Welcome to The Chess Angle! This episode is a condensed, rapid-fire discussion of chess openings for club players and adult improvers. Talking points include: The main goal of the opening System and thematic openings Is there an advantage to having the white pieces? Should you play complicated, theoretical openings? The importance of a consistent opening repertoire Referenced: The London System i...

Ep. 0: Introduction to The Chess Angle 14.05.2021 0:40

This is a brief trailer/intro for The Chess Angle podcast.